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Linux Installation

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/linux-installation.32945/

shyamno
shyamno Original post #1
Jul 29, 2006 at 7:02 PM
I am totally new to installation process and file system.I am using Win XP and having 4 partition (C:,D:,E:,F: ).XP being installed in C:\.I am having 40 GB HDD.

I want to install Linux and want to have a dual-boot machine.How should I start.

Please tell me the procedure for installing Linux with existing Win XP.
M
Jul 29, 2006 at 7:13 PM
Please make posts reguarding linux in Open Source Section. Moved here. You've been here for almost a year. You should know correct sections by now.
Pathik
Pathik #3
Jul 29, 2006 at 7:55 PM
first use a live cd... u dont need to install it....
jus boot 4m it... and see if u r comfortable with it.....
then install it if u like it....
mediator
Jul 29, 2006 at 10:02 PM
agree with @pathiks.....try knoppix...its superb!